For most of us working stiffs, the Fourth of July holiday is a great time to relax but for political candidates it’s go, go, go.

County commissioner candidate Tim Mauck, with his dog Susie, invited supporters to walk with him in the Georgetown Fourth of July parade. (Photo courtesy of Tim Mauck)

Congressional candidate Ryan Frazier, running for the GOP nomination in the 7th District, will be at three events Sunday, in Golden, Arvada and Aurora. In Golden, Frazier likely will run into Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper, the Democratic nominee for governor. They’re both attending the Lions Club’s annual Fourth of July Festival.

Lots of candidates, including Hickenlooper, and the two Democrats running for the U.S. Senate, Andrew Romanoff and Michael Bennet, will be in Greeley Saturday for the Greeley Stampede parade. Expect Republican Senate candidate Ken Buck to get the loudest cheers. He’s from Weld County.

Bennet has already embarked on his six-day “Fighting for Colorado’s Future” tour around the state, but he’ll return to Civic Center Park in Denver Sunday for the 30th annual National Veterans Wheelchair Games going on Sunday through July 9.

Tim Mauck, a Democrat running for Clear Creek county commissioner, invited his supporters to join him for Georgetown’s annual Fourth of July parade.

Joey Bunch has been a reporter for 28 years, including the last 12 at The Denver Post. For various newspapers he has covered the environment, water issues, politics, civil rights, sports and the casino industry.